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Me 43, quit smoking 3.5 months ago, x-rays / spirometer results normal. recently increased cough, dull pain on upper back. is it normal?
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No: May be pneumonia will need to see physician additionally increased mucous production after quitting. Congratulations on quitting no small undertaking.
Answered 9/28/2016
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